Replacing the Caravan Door Lock

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Replacing the Caravan Door Lock

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Hi Folks. Todays video is another Caravan DIY Project you can have go at yourself. I am replacing the Caravan Door Lock. If you have an older lock please check out my Friend Colin's channel Colin Caravan Capers • Caravan Door Lock Repl... Please support his channel by subscribing. Many Thanks in advance Phil.
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@colinrimmer789 6 ай бұрын

Hi Phil lovely to see your lock is fully functional. Changing the barrel is very cost effective a new assembly is expensive. Thanks for the mentioning Colin’s Caravan Capers. Between us we’ve probably covered most angles. 👍

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Colin. Yes it was a pain in the @55 but a good money save way of doing it. Happy to help out. I hope your channel grows. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@marwin8768 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, very well explained and shown. Now I know what to do if I have a problem with the door lock. Greetings from a German Sprite owner.👍🙋🏼‍♂️

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi. I am glad you liked the video. They are not easy to record but worth while. It is also nice to know that we have Viewers in Germany and Europe in general. Hope you are enjoying your Sprite. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@noormancrabb6428 6 ай бұрын

Another interesting and informative video. Keep them coming!

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I have a few videos coming up this spring. Thanks Phil. 👍🙂

@lindakirk698 6 ай бұрын

Good access action!

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda. It was the only option😂. Phil🙂👍

@glyn829 6 ай бұрын

Nice one Phil you slipped in there ok lol 👍 good film mate 👍 Glyn

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Glyn. I do need to loose weight though. Thanks again Phil👍🙂

@Harris_The_Cocker 6 ай бұрын

Great video and good device on putting components down in sequence, taking pictures with a mobile as you go can also be a big help. Good effort getting into the van, slightly disappointed, thought you were going to go all Victorian chimney sweep on us and send in Alfy 😂 A top tip if working on a gravel surface is to put an old towel or dust sheet below where you are working. Dropped screws etc easily disappear forever in gravel.

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi There. I thought about Alfie but he is sadly 120 miles away😟. Yes a great tip I should have put my towel on the gravel. Thanks again Phil.

@paulefc1971 3 ай бұрын

Looks a pain Phil, not sure how true it is but i have read that using the flip key is one of the main reasons for the locks breaking, no idea how i would get into mine as the only locker we have is a lot smaller than yours!!!

@lostweekendscaravan 3 ай бұрын

Hi Paul. I think the flip key is not an issue. If the lock oiled/greased on a regular basis then it will become weak.. I noticed my lock was going before it went as it became increasingly more difficult to open. Perhaps as most people use the flip key they seem to blame the key instead of a poorly designed lock and lack of care? Yes it is a pain but I saved £100 in labour doing it myself. I hope you don't have the same issue. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@robswiseways5697 6 ай бұрын

Another good job done Phil 👍. Were you a locksmith in your previous life as you seem to know how they come apart 😁. So you were able to use the same key ? A good video for anyone to look back at should they have to replace not just the barrel but the whole handle mechanism. Comical how you disappeared into the caravan 😂. Cheers Rob

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi Rob. I had to open quite a few doors in my past job. Yes it is the original key as the lock has a serial number. What it did show I need to loose some weight. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@cyborg7116 6 ай бұрын

Phil, it would be interesting to see to what extent your van is overhung by trees. We moved ours from Alderstead Heath site after 20 years. It was always under a massive oak tree which had pretty much destroyed our bailey pageant as well as about 3 covers which eventually we dispensed with as the wouldn't let you keep the cover on the bay. Last year we bought a '21 Alpine2 but decided to move it to Gatwick where there's minimal trees and nothing over us. I'm itching to visit it to see if its made any difference. Great vid by the way.

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi. The trees do not over hang but they do assist in turning the van green. I am on the list to move it to the other side away from the trees. I had an issue last year with mould around the sky lights when the cover was on. I think i left it on too long. Good luck with your caravan and welcome to the Swift Caravan Family. Many Thanks Phil🙂👍

@HitchUpAndTow 6 ай бұрын

Hi Phil, Nice access, but I don't know if I would fit lol

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi Mark. It was a struggle. I need to loose some weight. Eat and Drank too much on holiday. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@hlaan2 6 ай бұрын

Quite Some work😂😂

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi Hans. Yes it was, but worth it. I would have been charged about £100 at my Dealers. It only cost me £20 for the new lock. It longer to record the film. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@joegilbey4624 6 ай бұрын

Great video again Phil, I heard you saying when you came back between Xmas & New Year you put the key in and it was spinning, do you think someone tried to break in ??

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi Joe. To be honest no. The lock had been playing up before I put it away. They are a very poorly made lock in the first place. The alloy is very cheaply cast. Thanks for the thought though. Cheers Phil👍🙂

@martinkitchin6204 6 ай бұрын

I guess once in you had to push the mattress up? Biggest nightmare being locked out of anything. Oddly enough the batteries need changing in my CO2 Monitor...😮

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi Martin. Yes the mattress was pushed up it was like doing a work out lifting. I am glad I reminded you re your alarm. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@retro423 6 ай бұрын

Very informative, does the lock come with a new key?

@lostweekendscaravan 6 ай бұрын

Hi There. Very good question. The answer is no this lock matches my key. On your key there is a ref number, quote that number and it will work with your key. I did not mention it in case someone with the wrong idea watched it. I bought from Granthams as they were the cheapest around plus they had them in stock. Thanks Phil👍🙂